Auctions: comic books August 1992

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #2047840002

Direct Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series) 365 VF- 7.5

Direct Edition. 80-page giant 30th Anniversary issue, with the first appearance of Spider-Man 2099! The Lizard returns in "Fathers and Sins." Script by David Michelinie, pencils by Mark Bagley, inks by Randy Emberlin. J. Jonah Jameson is featured in "How I Created Spider-Man!" Script by David Michelinie, art by Aaron Lopresti. Gwen Stacy takes center stage in "I Remember Gwen." Script by Stan Lee, plot by Tom DeFalco, art by John Romita Sr. (Cameos by the Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus.) The Prowler is also here in "A Friend in Need." Script by Tom DeFalco, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Andrew Pepoy. There are also two text pieces, "The Saga of Spidey's Parents" by Stan Lee, and "Spider-Man: The First Thirty Years" by Peter Sanderson. Spider-Man 2099 gets a sneak preview, with a script by Peter David, pencils by Rick Leonardi, and inks by Al Williamson. This issue was originally released with a fold-out poster of Spidey versus Venom and Carnage (poster may be missing in lower grades). 84 pgs. Cover price $3.95.

Batman (1940) Annual 16 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4699312023

ECLIPSO: THE DARKNESS WITHIN Annuals Crossover Event continues. When the Joker falls into possession of a black diamond and becomes 'eclipsed,' Batman is forced to become an Eclipso himself in order to confront his nemesis. Written by Alan Grant and John Wagner, with art by Vince Giarrano. Cover by Sam Kieth. Cover price $2.50.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.8 Liefeld

Paper: White

Label #3811919018

1st appearance of Genocide. Includes trading cards of Stasis & Battlestone. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlestone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels; Cover price $1.95.

Brigade (1992 1st Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Liefeld

Paper: White

Label #3811919017

1st appearance of Genocide. Includes trading cards of Stasis & Battlestone. "Sabotage" by Rob Liefeld (co-plot, script, & cover), Marat Mychaels (co-plot & art), & Hank Kanalz/Eric Stephenson (script). Battlestone, Coldsnap, Seahawk, Atlas, Thermal, Kayo, Stasis, Genocide app; Pin-ups of Battlestone & Brigade by Marat Mychaels; Cover price $1.95.

Ghost Rider (1990 2nd Series) 28D.U CGC 9.0 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Label #4157954004

Direct Edition. Rise of the Midnight Sons: Part 1 of 6 - " Visions!" Guest-starring Doctor Strange. Written by Howard Mackie. Art by Andy Kubert and Joe Kubert. Ghost Rider captures two criminals who murdered an elderly woman and deposits them in the mausoleum where he has kept Blackout, Stern, and dozens of other criminals captive. At the Ketch house, Stacy and Gerard Dolan console Francis Ketch over Dan's disappearance. Dolan then gets a call that the police are about to arrest Ghost Rider and leaves to assist. At the cemetery, a man calling himself the Caretaker greets Johnny Blaze and Ghost Rider and tells them the police have surrounded the cemetery. Ghost Rider opens the mausoleum to find all of his captives dead, and, within the void, Dan's spirit experiences a vision given to him by Lilith of an assemblage of supernatural heroes. Blackout and Stern emerge from the crypt and Blackout bites Ghost Rider, causing to experience Lilith's vision as well. Blackout realizes Lilith is his mother and vows to find her. Blackout and Stern flee the mausoleum amidst police gunfire. Michael Badilino, the officer in charge, enters the mausoleum to arrest Ghost Rider, but Caretaker hits him with a shovel and leads Ghost Rider and Blaze through underground tunnels to an unoccupied section of the cemetery. Blackout attempts to flee on a bike Blaze stored in the cemetery, but flees on foot when Blaze sets the bike ablaze hellfire. Blaze, on the flaming bike, and Ghost Rider leave to meet with the Quentin Carnival in Rhode Island, and Caretaker asks the arriving Doctor Strange if he believes he can defeat Lilith. Story continues in Ghost Rider/Blaze: Spirits of Vengeance (1992) #1. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $2.50.

Ghost Rider Blaze Spirits of Vengeance (1992 Marvel) 1U CGC 9.8 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Label #3863376002

NOT polybagged. Written by Howard Mackie. Art and cover by Adam Kubert. Rise of the Midnight Sons Part 2: Spirits of Vengeance; Lilith is re-born and begins gathering her children; Blaze and Ghost Rider try to save John's family from Lilith's minions. Continued From Ghost Rider #31; Continued in Morbius #1. 52 pages, full color. $2.75. Cover price $2.75.

Harbinger (1992) 8 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3811919016

Cover art by Frank Miller. Heart Failures (Unity chapter 8) starring Eternal Warrior, Archer and Armstrong, X-O Manowar, Solar Man of the Atom, Magnus Robot Fighter, Rai, and Shadowman, script by Jim Shooter (plot and script) and David Lapham (plot), pencils by David Lapham, inks by Gonzalo Mayo; In Unity, the kids learn that Kris is going to have a baby. 36 pgs. $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Shadowhawk (1992 1st Series) 1D CGC 9.8 Valentino Embossed Variant

Paper: White

Label #3811920010

Silver embossed cover - Cover pencils by Jim Valentino, inks by Rob Liefeld. A Nightmare Walking, script and art by Jim Valentino; A deadly new hero prowls the night, breaking the backs of street criminals to teach them a lesson; The police try to capture him but can't even get close enough to get a good look at him; Who is Shadowhawk? Jim's First Drawing of Shadowhawk illustration. Cover price $2.50.

Star Wars Dark Empire (1991) 5GOLD VF 8.0 Dorman Gold Variant

Gold Title logo edition. Limited to 5,000 copies Cover price $2.95.

Unity (1992) 0BLUE CGC 9.8 Blue Variant

Paper: White

Label #3811920017

Regular Edition. Blue title logo. ValiantFan.com states this comic was Free with the purchase of 8 Unity comics. Barry Windsor-Smith/Bob Layton art.

What The --?! (1988) 20 CBCS 9.8

Paper: White

Direct Edition.

Label #20-261F254-020

Parodies: "The Irresponsible Forbush Man." Script and art by Aaron Lopresti. Milk and Cookies in "Lo, There Shall Come a Forbush!" Script by Sholly Fisch, art by Rurik Tyler. Peter Porker, the Spectacular Spider-Ham (Spider-Man) in "Pork For Dinner, Milk and Cookies for Dessert!" Script by Barry Dutter, pencils by John Costanza, inks by George Wildman. Wolverina (a female version of Wolverine) in "Leadress of the Pack!" Script by Scott Lobdell, pencils by Dennis Jensen, inks by Kaalberg. Fake ad by Dutter/Mike DeCarlo. Rurik Tyler cover. Cover price $1.25.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Label #3811920003

Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1A CGC 9.4 Direct

Paper: White

Label #3811919025

Regular cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4.

Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams.

WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi.

A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind.

1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont.

NOTE: "WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $1.95.

Wildcats Covert Action Teams (1992 Image) 1B FN+ 6.5 Gold Variant

Signed by Jim Lee. No autograph certification is included.

Gold cover edition. "Resurrection Day!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. Art and cover by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. WildC.A.T.s created by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi. A diminutive homeless man wakes up one day and realizes he's actually an immortal alien warlord who has been at war for over a millennia. Jacob Marlowe forms the covert super-human squad known as WildC.A.T.s to battle the Daemonite hordes. As the story unfolds more and more players are drawn into the game and the stage is set for the final battle for the future of mankind. 1st appearance of Spartan, Grifter, Voodoo, Zealot, Void, Maul, Warblade, Lord Emp, Pike, and Helspont. NOTE: WildC.A.T.s is everything the X-Men should be. It's action-packed, character driven, and thoroughly enjoyable issue after issue. Jim Lee's contribution to the neophyte days of Image was certainly the cream of the crop. - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

X-Men (1991 1st Series) 11D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491002

Standard Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek. The X-Men vs. The X-Men! (Again) with our special guests...the X-Men!, script by Jim Lee (Plot) and Scott Lobdell, pencils by Jim Lee, inks by Bob Wiacek; The X-Men help Longshot overthrow Mojo to make way for his sequel. Over...Again starring Maverick, Dr. Ryking, and Warhawk, script by Scott Lobdell, art by Mark Texeira. 36 pgs. $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811919003

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. Sentinel's team lies defeated and unconscious before the invading hordes of the android Disciples. The only thing standing in their way is John Prophet, a genetically engineered super-soldier. Meanwhile, the criminals known as the Four attempt to rescue their imprisoned teammate from the holding cells of Youngblood HQ. Just one problem, they'll have to get through Shaft and Chapel first. Plus, the 6 page back-up story "Enter: Supreme/Enter: Heavy Mettle," which serves as a prelude for Supreme #1. Story and art by Brian Murray. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3811919001

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. Sentinel's team lies defeated and unconscious before the invading hordes of the android Disciples. The only thing standing in their way is John Prophet, a genetically engineered super-soldier. Meanwhile, the criminals known as the Four attempt to rescue their imprisoned teammate from the holding cells of Youngblood HQ. Just one problem, they'll have to get through Shaft and Chapel first. Plus, the 6 page back-up story "Enter: Supreme/Enter: Heavy Mettle," which serves as a prelude for Supreme #1. Story and art by Brian Murray. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Youngblood (1992 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3811919002

Guest-starring Prophet Story and art by Rob Liefeld. Sentinel's team lies defeated and unconscious before the invading hordes of the android Disciples. The only thing standing in their way is John Prophet, a genetically engineered super-soldier. Meanwhile, the criminals known as the Four attempt to rescue their imprisoned teammate from the holding cells of Youngblood HQ. Just one problem, they'll have to get through Shaft and Chapel first. Plus, the 6 page back-up story "Enter: Supreme/Enter: Heavy Mettle," which serves as a prelude for Supreme #1. Story and art by Brian Murray. 32 pages. Cover price $2.50.